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Back to SearchSpokane Split Over Siting Homeless Services as More Prepare to Open Next Month
Episode 223
(The Center Square) – Spokane opened a new medical respite facility on Monday as part of its scattered-site homeless model, sparking support and crit…
1 year, 4 months ago
Seattle City Council Member Proposes Limits to Blast Ball Use for Crowd Control
Episode 222
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has announced proposed reforms to limit the Seattle Police Department’s use of blast bal…
1 year, 4 months ago
Critic: Washington Dept. Of Ecology Releasing ‘Out of Date’ Emissions Data on Climate Goals
Episode 221
(The Center Square) – Newly released emissions data from the Washington State Department of Ecology shows the state is behind on climate goals set by…
1 year, 4 months ago
Washington Democrats Leak $15 Billion Tax Increase Plans
Episode 220
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortf…
1 year, 5 months ago
Washington 2024 Year in Review: AG's Office Accusations, Budget Deficits, & More
Episode 219
The Center Square's Washington 2024 Year in Review including accusations of the AG's office using unethical practices, citizen led election initiativ…
1 year, 5 months ago
Inslee Proposes Billions in New Taxes on Way Out of Office
Episode 218
(The Center Square) – When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction," …
1 year, 5 months ago
King County Executive Doubles Down on Housing-First Approach to Homelessness
Episode 217
(The Center Square) – Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Gov. Inslee Imposes Spending Freeze to Deal With $10B-$12B Operating Budget Gap
Episode 216
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for a freeze on hiring, services contracts, goods and equipment purchases, and trav…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Driver Behind Washington State’s Budget Shortfall
Episode 215
Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Gre…
1 year, 6 months ago
WSU’s $5 Million Contract With It Company May Have Violated State Law
Episode 214
Washington State University earlier this year signed a $5 million contract with Carahsoft, an IT contractor that is currently under investigation by …
1 year, 6 months ago